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DocumentMoving Forward in the Implementation of the Non-Legally Binding Instrument on all types of forests located in Liberia, Nicaragua, and Philippine Islands: A contribution to reducing forest deforestation and degradation 2013
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No results found.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) held a two-day national stakeholder workshop on the implementation of the Non-legally Binding Instrument on All Types of Forests (NLBI, also known as the Forest Instrument)on September 27 and 28, 2011. The Forest Instrument is a voluntary agreement of member states of the United Nations Forum on Forests to enhance sustainable forest management and reduce deforestation and forest degradation. More than 80 participants from various institutions including government ministries and agencies, non-governmental organizations, private institutions, civil society organizations, the universities and youth groups , traditional authorities and the media were in attendance. The participants were presented the context and origin of the Forest Instrument, its purpose, and the policies and measures that countries need to implement. They were also presented the results of c onsultations held in the fifteen counties. Participants worked in three groups to determine Liberia’s situations relative to the implementation of the policies and measures of the Instrument. They identified several policies and measures of the NLBI that are currently not adequately addressed. Through a prioritization process, participants agreed on five (5) policies and measures that Liberia needs to pay a lot more attention to, if the country is to move forward towards sustainable forest manag ement. -
DocumentNational Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Non-Legally Binding Instrument (NLBI) on All Types of Forests in Liberia 2013
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No results found.Liberia has since 2010 initiated a project Moving Forward in the Implementation of the Non-legally Binding Instrument (NLBI) on All Types of Forests with the assistance of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the FAO. The project specifically aimed at addressing the NLBI by identifying gaps, strengths and weakness, determining priorities and formulating projects to address the gaps. In 2011, series of workshops were conducted at national and county level to create awareness on the Forest Instrument and assess Liberia status vis-à-vis the twenty five (25) principles and measures. Fifteen (15) workshops were conducted covering all counties in the country. A total of 665 people comprising County Forest Forum (CFF), civil society, government agencies, judiciary, NGOs, women groups, youth groups, etc participated in the workshops to identify their respective county priority policies and measures. Besides, a two-day national stakeholder workshop was or ganized on October 27-28 2011. The workshop was attended by more than 80 participants representing government agencies, experts in forestry sector, civil society, universities, local authorities, development partners and representatives of the CFFs. It also included representatives of the media and the wood industry. The origin of the Forest Instrument, its purpose, and the national policies and measures agreed in the instrument were presented to the participants. -
ProjectImproving Forest Reference Emission Levels in Liberia for Global Reporting and Sustainable Forest Management - UTF/LIR/023/LIR 2021
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No results found.Liberia contains approximately 4.3 million hectares of lowland tropical forests, accounting for 43 percent of the Upper Guinean Forest, which has been recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot and a priority area for conservation. Although the Upper Guinean Forest has diminished to an estimated 14.3 percent of its original range, Liberia remains home to both evergreen lowland forests and semi deciduous mountain forests. In addition to hosting endemic animal species and over 2 000 flowering plants, forest landscapes are essential for providing ecosystem services and possess great potential for enhancing Liberia’s development. Moreover, the livelihoods of one third of Liberia’s population are dependent on forest products and ecosystem services. The international agreement on “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation, plus the sustainable management of forests, and the conservation and enhancement of forest carbon stocks,” more commonly known as REDD+, compensates countries for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. Importantly, it has created an opportunity for Liberia to simultaneously ( i ) manage its forests for sustainable, long term economic growth, (ii) support the livelihoods of local and rural communities, and (iii) ensure that its national and global heritage is conserved. Liberia has committed to implementing REDD+ in the context of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). To fully participate in REDD+ and assess whether its actions are yielding the desired results, Liberia needs to evaluate its historical forest emissions and continue monitoring its Forest Reference Emissions Levels (FRELs) in the future.
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